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Several books widely regarded as the first science fiction novels date back as far as the sixteenth century, but most of these weren't dramatic stories at all, but were satirical instead. In this episode, I explore how satire contributed to the genre of science fiction.
Book recommendation: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.
S4E7M* (Show Notes)
“Metropolis (1927)” by Fritz Lang (Alfred Abel) (silent film)
Hosted by:
Guests:
James Rauch a/k/a "Beam" (former co-host)
Rich Bacon (speculative fiction fan)
Website: www.nodeodorant.com
Related Episode Links:
“Metropolis (1925)” by Thea von Harbou (book)
“The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories (1919)” by H.P. Lovecraft (collection of short stories)
“Watchmen (1986-1987)” by Alan Moore (writer) / Dave Gibbons (artist) (graphic novel)
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* DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that the views and opinions of the hosts and guests of NDIOS are completely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of the other hosts and guests or that of NDIOS.
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